Who says impressive desserts have to be complicated?
These ridiculously easy mason jar recipes prove that you can have a show-stopping treat in minutes, no baking skills necessary.
1. Rainbow Cake in a Jar
Inside one rustic jar, all the rainbow’s shades are arranged in an orderly fashion. This cake is the realization of every kid’s wildest fantasies!
Don’t think you have to be a baking expert either! You can make this using cake mix, vanilla frosting, and different food colorings!
You can also step away from the rainbow theme and use other colors too. What a fun dessert activity to get the kids involved with.
2. Banana Pudding
Envision it now: luscious pudding, Nilla wafers, and ripe bananas. I’m talking something so sugary and creamy with a wonderful blast of banana flavor, this pudding will send you straight to the tropics.
With the creamy pudding and soft bananas, the crispy wafers bring a great textural element to the mix. The outcome is a soft, delicate, and crunchy sensation all at once.
3. French Toast in a Jar
I’m sure you didn’t know that a microwave could make French toast. This one is truly divine, and why wouldn’t it be? With crispy yet soft bread, peanut butter, and chocolate, what’s not to love!
Plus, it’s extremely simple to make, and you can whip this up with just six easy ingredients and a microwave. This has to be the easiest way to enjoy French toast.
4. Salted Caramel Brownie Parfaits
The main attractions in this crazy delicious dessert in a jar are salted caramel and brownies! They’re rich, decadent, and bursting with chocolate flavor. Just try to take it easy with the servings.
You can whip up this recipe quickly, too. There’s no need to make scratch-made brownies. For a do-it-yourself touch, just load your brownie mix up with chocolate chips.
5. Key Lime Pie in a Jar
It seems as though the already amazing combo of sweet, tangy, and refreshing flavors is only made more irresistible when arranged in a jar. That means the buttery graham cracker crust, tangy key lime filling, and a creamy topping are a must-have at your next gathering!
I guarantee that nobody can say no to this wonderful dessert. You’ll be set for a hot summer day if you offer it chilled.
6. Mason Jar Blueberry Pie
Every bit of a sweet, fresh blueberry pie is packed into this mason jar! Nothing could be more lovely than this.
Aside from the visuals, you also get a portable treat out of this. Feel free to eat it while walking or standing, and bring it with you wherever you go!
7. Strawberry Shortcake in a Jar
You can’t beat this light and refreshing dessert. The tasty blend of cream cheese, lemon zest, whipped cream, and strawberries really sets this one apart.
The wafers adopt a texture similar to cake as they soak up the flavors of the whipped topping. Then you get a burst of fresh strawberries that taste and smell so good. This treat needs to be at your next summer party.
8. Pumpkin Pie in a Jar
Having this pumpkin pie in a jar is the ultimate way to celebrate Halloween! These orange and white layers are certainly worthy of a celebration, even if they’re not spooky.
It’s also a breeze to make because it’s a no-bake recipe. And it nails those iconic pumpkin pie flavors.
9. Boston Cream Pie in a Jar
This Boston cream pie combines pudding, vanilla cake, and chocolate frosting inside of one jar. No need to labor in the cooking area when you can just use pre-made items and put them in a jar.
This treat is ideal for a gathering when you’re short on time. Despite how easy it is, it’s guaranteed to make an impact. You’ll be set to impress.
10. Mason Jar Cheesecake
Put your cheesecake in a mason jar? I want three of them!
I know and love that making cheesecakes isn’t the easiest thing to do. They always need time to set, even no-bake versions.
This recipe makes things so simple. Try adding whipped cream, fresh fruit, crushed candy, caramel sauce, chocolate syrup, or blueberry sauce!
11. Brownies in a Jar
What if brownies got even better? Let me present to you brownies in a jar.
This decadent treat is sticky, rich, and packed with chocolate flavor. With every bite, you’ll feel like you’re in chocolate heaven.
It’s a simple way to stop yourself from eating 10 brownies at a time because of how easy and convenient it is. I’m not one to judge, though.
12. Chocolate Chia Pudding
You’ll hardly realize that this treat is good for you. I am talking about this tasty chocolate chia pudding is so rich and chocolatey. Plus, it’s super easy to whip up.
To make this, just combine all the items and chill. Truly, the hardest part of the recipe is waiting for it.
13. Blackberry Crisp in a Jar
This lovely, tasty dessert is good for you, too. This dream for Weight Watchers is a blackberry crisp in a jar. Thanks to vegan butter, it’s totally vegan.
That said, don’t be deceived; this one is tasty. The blackberries strike a phenomenal balance of sweet and tart.
Then the cinnamon oat crumble creates such a lovely crunch. Together, they create a crisp and fruity dessert that everybody will adore.
14. Chocolate Spoon Fudge in a Jar
You’ll show people just how much you care with this decadent chocolate fudge in a jar. Anybody would be glad to have this wonderfully sweet and rich treat.
Plus, it couldn’t be simpler to make. You can whip up a batch before you know it. The most difficult thing to do is try not to eat all of it yourself.
15. Berry Trifle With Angel Food Cake
What is better than angel food cake, blueberries, whipped cream and strawberries? This is the best dessert to have at a get-together during summer. Anyone is sure to be stoked by these colors alone.
Also, the mason jar provides a touch of rustic appeal. And the greatest thing of all is the flavor. It has a sugary taste, but it’s not overpowering.
The acidity of the berries is such a nice complement to the cake’s sweetness.
16. Red Velvet Cupcakes in a Jar
A sweet cream cheese frosting and soft red velvet cake come together in a jar to create something incredible. These cupcakes in a jar are a real treat for the eyes.
You’ll have to snap about 20 photos of these before tasting them! The red and white layers are simply stunning.
Plus, it’s just as wonderful as it appears. The cake is incredibly soft, and the frosting is creamy and sweet.
17. Caramel Brownie Pudding in a Jar
Brownies rock on their own, but take that and add caramel and a jar and something really special happens. I am so on board with the many components that make up this dessert.
It’s an incredible combo of brownie, chocolate pudding, caramel, and whipped cream.
18. Mason Jar Lemon Pie
Having this sweet and tangy lemon pie will make for the most invigorating dessert. This lemon pie inside of a jar is amazing in every way.
First off, the cookie crumbs make such a lovely buttery crust. The next component is the ultra-smooth lemon curd, giving you a terrific combination of sweet and tangy.
Then you get a blast of your favorite jam. I can’t recommend the blueberry and lemon combo enough, though!
19. Peanut Butter Pie Jars
The layers of whipped cream, chocolate ganache, peanut butter cream, and graham cracker crust come together to create this masterpiece. The blend of peanut butter and chocolate here is seriously unmatched.
It has every element: sugary, salty, chocolatey, and completely delicious. You also don’t need a cooking area to make this!
Just arrange all the goodness in jars, and they’re ready to enjoy.
20. S’mores in a Jar
With these s’mores in a jar, you can enjoy the camping favorite without hitting the outdoors! You’ll be done in just 10 minutes, and it’s perfectly sugary, ooey-gooey, and chocolatey.
The jar also makes for such a stunning display, and you’ll win over all the kids if you make this for their parties.
21. Cupcakes in a Jar
Because cupcakes are cute on their own, just wait until you pack them into a jar. These are an absolute must if you want to offer a fun treat at your kid’s next party.
I love them so much that they make me feel young again! Those pink, yellow, purple, and blue cupcakes with frosting are an overload of cuteness.
22. Mousse in a Jar
This isn’t just any old mousse! A chocolate mousse is layered with a luscious, smooth dulce de leche sauce that will blow you away.
There’s a delicious cake at the base. Then, the cake is drizzled with a sweet dulce de leche syrup. And just to bring it to a whole new level, this cake is topped off with that silky chocolate mousse.
My God, this is making me hungry just writing this.